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The Internal Revenue Service has some important information for those who have sold or are about to sell their home. If you have a gain from the sale of your main home, you may be able to exclude all or part of that gain from your income.

Samuel Larry Stephenson, 57, of Elgin, SC, died Thursday, August 23, 2012. Born in Columbia, SC, he was the son of the late Mary Ellen Varnadore and Larry Hood Stephenson. He was a mechanic at Oak Hills and the Woodlands Golf Club. He was an avid SC Gamecock and Atlanta Braves fan.

KershawHealth completed its most recent survey by The Joint Commission Aug. 7-10, and the initial results were excellent. During their final briefing, surveyors noted that KershawHealth is performing well throughout the system and providing excellent care for its patients. The commission complimented staff members on their professionalism and care, and noted as well the positive engagement of physicians and board members.

It always amuses me when conservatives, who rail relentlessly against "political correctness" when it comes from the left, turn against one of their own like Rep. Todd Akin for saying what he really means.

A celebration of life service for Millie H. Robinson, 69, of Cassatt, was held at 4:00 PM, Thursday, August, 23, 2012 at Cassatt Baptist Church. Rev. Don Coppedge and Rev. Marvin Tennant officiated. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Family received friends after the service in the church fellowship hall and at the home. Memorials in Millie's memory may be made to Cassatt Baptist Church, 2604 Highway 1 North, Cassatt, SC 29032.

Funeral services for Mary Elizabeth Davis Morris will be held at Wateree Baptist Church at 2:00PM, Friday, August 24, 2012 with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Rev. Bobby James will officiate. Friends may call at the home at 2010 Pleasant Ridge Drive after the service.

The Kershaw County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) held its STARS camp at Lugoff Elgin Middle School the week of July 23. Other STARS camps were held at North Central and in Camden. The acronym STARS stands for Self discipline, Teamwork, Attitude, Respect and Service. Middle school age campers learned how to be safe on the Internet, the importance of wearing seat belts, anti-bullying techniques, crime scene investigation, forensics, prosecuting criminal cases, basic first aid, the dangers of substance abuse, fire safety and general police techniques.

AgSouth Farm Credit recently reported second quarter earnings totaling $11.09 million, bringing year-to-date income, as of June 30, for the cooperative to $21.5 million. This compares to $9.0 million for the second quarter of 2011 and $17.07 million year-to-date on June 30, 2011.

Mr. Byron Kareem Horton, 32, of 1450 Deloache Street, Camden, S.C., passed on Saturday, August 18, 2012. Funeral Services will be conducted on Friday, August 24, 2012 at 1 p.m. at St. Stephens Baptist Church, Camden, S.C., with burial to follow in the church cemetery.